Laura Smyth Email & Phone Number

National

-Recruiting cyclists for a five day charity bike ride from Northampton to Holland. -Creating successful marketing campaigns for both cycling enthusiasts and novice riders to increase participation-Building positive relationships with printing companies, charity supporters, riders and local organisations. -Conducting venue research and budget management

The Careers And Enterprise Hub

-Project managing and coordinating both internal and external events that align with the university's strategic plan-Producing event signage, site plans, exhibitor packs and other relevant documentation -Liasing with exhibitors, external partners, charities and employers -Managing and developing content/marketing collateral (posters, flyers, social media) -Recruiting and de-briefing volunteers-Maintaining all health and safety aspects of events, forming and adhering to risk assessments-Managing event bookings via the company's online data base-Sourcing and contacting potential sponsors for charity related events-Venue research and site visits -Troubleshooting on the day of events whilst forming post event evaluations and reports-Managing exhibitions, raffles, recruitment fairs, virtual fairs and food markets-Assisting with conferences, employer talks, networking events and education based festivals

Defining the company's social media strategy Creating and storing content for Facebook, Twitter and InstagramAssisting at a B2B event/website launch aimed at suppliersMarket research

Northampton, United Kingdom

-Ensuring all PA equipment is booked -Coordinating local bands and artists with timed schedules. -Sourcing relevant venues/liasing with venue staff -Coordinating sound engineers, photographers, lighting and volunteers for the day. -Identify relevant press opportunities and send to press/marketing team. -Ensuring the smooth running of the event by following a production schedule and operations plan.-Assisting with other fundraising events throughout the year.

Drafting funding proposals with detailed cost projectionsDeveloping fundraising strategies to address priority projectsIdentifying and pursuing local and national funding opportunities

Northampton, United Kingdom

Managing/coordinating the operational and logistical elements for an outdoor family event with the aim to encourage cyclingCreating an event proposal with innovative ideasSourcing and booking stall holders, bike trick performers, musicians, volunteers, paid staff and event participants including a uni-cyclist juggler, balloon modeler and magician. Designing a site planImplementing a sufficient risk assessment for each activityCoordinating security, first aid and emergency servicesCoordinating a VIP areaCreating competitions that took place on the event dayContacting and liaising with event companies and suppliersStoring social media content for Cycle CoNNect's Facebook and Twitter pages Conducting a project plan, operations plan, CPA analysis and a contingency planDesigning promotional material and tickets for the eventTroubleshooting on the day of the event Implementing an event evaluation report with future recommendations

Generating and identifying sources of potential funding opportunitiesArranging collection tins in local stores/supermarketsIdentifying significant areas to increase the reach and exposure of marketing materialsArranging poster and leaflet drop offsCreating a Facebook page to raise awareness of the charity

From Home

Expanding Superstars online identity through social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.Following relevant companies and individuals e.g. charities, event companies and bloggersKeeping up to date with current trendsReminding followers about the service and benefits it can bring to the charityPosting information about the company's services and stock on offer Finding new leads

Northampton, United Kingdom